John B. Floyd

American politician (1806-1863)
Person human Q542938
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John B. Floyd

Summary

John B. Floyd is a human[1]. His place of birth was Blacksburg[2]. He was born on June 1, 1806[3]. He died in Abingdon[4]. He died on August 26, 1863[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (612 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John B. Floyd was born in Blacksburg[2].
  • John B. Floyd passed away in Abingdon[4].
  • John B. Floyd was born on June 1, 1806[3].
  • John B. Floyd died on August 26, 1863[5].
  • Burial took place at Sinking Spring Cemetery[9].
  • John B. Floyd's father was John Floyd[10].
  • John B. Floyd's mother was Letitia Preston Floyd[11].
  • John B. Floyd held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John B. Floyd's professions included politician[6].
  • John B. Floyd's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John B. Floyd held the position of Governor of Virginia[13].
  • John B. Floyd held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14].
  • John B. Floyd's education included a stint at University of South Carolina[15].
  • John B. Floyd is recorded as male[16].
  • John B. Floyd's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John B. Floyd was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • John B. Floyd's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[19].
  • John B. Floyd's Commons category is recorded as John Buchanan Floyd[20].
  • John B. Floyd's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • John B. Floyd was part of the conflict American Civil War[22].
  • John B. Floyd was part of the conflict Battle of Fort Donelson[23].
  • John B. Floyd was part of the conflict Battle of Carnifex Ferry[24].
  • John B. Floyd was part of the conflict Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes[25].
  • John B. Floyd's family name is recorded as Floyd[26].
  • John B. Floyd's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John B. Floyd was born in Blacksburg[2]. He was born on June 1, 1806[3]. His father was John Floyd[10]. His mother was Letitia Preston Floyd[11].

Education

John B. Floyd was educated at University of South Carolina[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[13], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

John B. Floyd was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

John B. Floyd died on August 26, 1863[5]. He died in Abingdon[4]. Burial took place at Sinking Spring Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John B. Floyd ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (612 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John B. Floyd born?

John B. Floyd was born in Blacksburg[2].

Where did John B. Floyd die?

John B. Floyd died in Abingdon[4].

Who were John B. Floyd's parents?

John B. Floyd's father was John Floyd[10]. John B. Floyd's mother was Letitia Preston Floyd[11].

What did John B. Floyd do for work?

John B. Floyd worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John B. Floyd go to school?

John B. Floyd was educated at University of South Carolina[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Position held Governor of Virginia, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
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  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of South Carolina
    Position held Governor of Virginia, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
    Place of burial Sinking Spring Cemetery
    Participated in conflict American Civil War, Battle of Fort Donelson, Battle of Carnifex Ferry +1
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